{"product_id":"crouton-one-cats-adoption-tale-9798217029167","title":"Crouton: One Cat's Adoption Tale by Lombardi, Kristine A.","description":"\u003cb\u003eJoin Crouton, a lovable shelter cat, as she searches for her perfect person--because not everyone would be the right fit. \u003ci\u003eBut wait! Who is that over there? \u003c\/i\u003eThis heartwarming adoption story playfully told from the pet's perspective celebrates the joy of finding a furever home.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eEach day I watch people walk by my crate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am always on the lookout for my person.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCrouton is starting to wonder if her person is out there... But wait! Who is that adorable little girl? All the other animals are trying to adopt her! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Crouton finally takes the little girl home, she makes sure she is well-fed, well-groomed--she even helps her focus on her homework and lets her know when it's time to take a break! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for cat lovers or anyone who has ever adopted a pet, this simple story told from Crouton's perspective will inspire readers to see the world through the eyes of the pets that chose \u003ci\u003ethem\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristine A. Lombardi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.30h x 9.00w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217029167\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristine A. Lombardi \u003c\/b\u003ehas written and illustrated several books for children, including \u003ci\u003eCrouton\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLovey Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMr. Biddles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Wish for the World\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Grumpy Pets\u003c\/i\u003e, which garnered an International Literacy Association Children's Choice Selection. She loves quirky characters and tender stories written with lots of heart. She lives and works in Montclair, New Jersey. When she is not working, Kristine can be found taking long walks, antiquing for vintage ephemera and curiosities, riding waves at the beach, or swimming laps at her favorite pool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46919059243161,"sku":"9798217029167","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_cf30552c-8589-4941-b4c8-4a82a5124e15.jpg?v=1775164322","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/crouton-one-cats-adoption-tale-9798217029167","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}